Americans’ Attitudes about the Economy Have Soured Consumer confidence fell to 106.7 in February, said the Conference Board, down from a revised 110.9 in January. This comes after a three-month streak of improving mood. The index measuring short-term expectations for income, business and the job market fell to 79.8 from 81.5 in January. A reading under 80 often signals an upcoming recession. While Americans were less worried about food and gas prices, there were rising concerns over jobs and the upcoming presidential elections. Source: CNBC Bitcoin's Surge to $57,000 Puts It Within Striking Distance of All-time High Bitcoin surged above $57,000 Tuesday, putting it within striking distance of its all-time high as enthusiasm for the world’s largest cryptocurrency reached a level last seen during a 2021 boom. The price of the digital asset is now up as much as 10% on the week and 35% so far this year, due largely to excitement sparked by a series of spot bitcoin e
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